Aging Problems Solved With Facelift Surgery

Prospective facelift patients are already concerned about the effects of aging on their faces before they walk into a surgical consultation. They know where their problem spots are and what they’d like to change. They also know that facelift surgery can help them to achieve a more youthful look, sometimes up to 10 years younger. Facelift surgery can address many of the common symptoms of the aging face, but deciding if it is for you involves an understanding of how it works. These top aging problems can all be resolved with the right facial plastic surgeon and a good surgical plan.

Solve Loose, Sagging Skin Issues

One of the major goals of facelift surgery is to smooth and improve the contour of the face, starting with the removal of loose skin. As the aging process advances, the skin slows its production of elastin and starts to lose some of its flexibility. With every year, pulled or creased skin loses the ability to bounce back quickly and wrinkles, fine lines, and deeper creases can result. Sagging, drooping skin becomes more noticeable, especially around the lower region of the face.

Some of the top concerns among patients with loosening skin problems include the formation of jowls, turkey neck, and double chins. Removing excess skin and smoothing it along the lower face through the facelift procedure can address these concerns. Your facial plastic surgeon will lift and tighten the underlying tissues of the face before overlaying the skin more firmly, creating a natural-looking result. The “pulled” look associated with facelift surgery is a thing of the past, thanks to these advanced techniques.

Minimize Fatty Deposits

Just as gravity pulls that loosened skin downward to cause sagging, it will also begin to affect the fatty pads of the face in a similar way. Fat cells that pad the forehead and cheeks will gradually slide downward to collect around the lower face. Weight gain, even if the pounds are shed later, can leave excess fat cells behind as well. Patients with collected fat cells in this area will see more prominent jowls, chins, and turkey neck, leaving them to look puffy or bloated around the lower face. Your entire profile can be affected by this change.

During facelift surgery, your facial plastic surgeon will remove or redistribute the fat cells as necessary to create a smoother contour and more youthful appearance. In some cases, liposuction techniques may be applied to achieve the proper amount of fat removal. Talk to your facial plastic surgeon about his specific plan for your procedure.

Smooth Wrinkles and Creases

Everyone knows that wrinkles are one of the major signs of aging, especially around key areas of the face. A facelift surgery can eliminate or significantly diminish the appearance of these fine lines, wrinkles, and even deeper creases, especially around the lower facial region. Seek facelift surgery if you’re concerned about wrinkling at the jawline, around the nose and mouth, and through sagging skin of the cheeks and mid-face.

The facelift procedure can benefit many prospective patients in a variety of ways, so it’s easy to see why it has remained one of the top most requested facial surgeries for decades. Reverse the unwanted effects of time and gravity to uncover a new, more youthful you with facelift surgery.

Plan Your Facelift Consultation Today

Consult with a facelift surgeon who can explain the many benefits of facelift surgery and how they could impact your look. Dr. Andrew Frankel is board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). His focus is on facial rejuvenation, especially through procedures such as the facelift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery, as well as rhinoplasty. Since 1994, Dr. Frankel has been practicing at the Lasky Clinic and earned recognition as an expert in his field. He has many publications on a variety of topics including midface lifts, Botox, rhinoplasty, and more. To consult with Dr. Frankel, contact the Lasky Clinic located at 201 South Lasky Drive in Beverly Hills, California. Call (310) 552-2173 to schedule your appointment today.